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VFCR Round 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Minutsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Minutsak!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Minutsak misses its intended target.
Deforz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minutsak at a distance.
Minutsak throws out a loose jab but Deforz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minutsak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deforz digs a good body shot into Minutsak's ribs.
Deforz fails to land with a series of punches.
Minutsak doesn't manage to clinch there - Deforz circles away.
Deforz tries to bum rush Minutsak with a series of wild strikes but Minutsak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deforz tries to bum rush Minutsak with a series of wild strikes but Minutsak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deforz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minutsak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deforz tries to keep at a distance but Minutsak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deforz managing to block the knees to the body from Minutsak.
Deforz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minutsak throws an elbow but it misses.
Minutsak throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Deforz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deforz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minutsak tries to break the clinch but Deforz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deforz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minutsak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deforz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Deforz duly obliges.
Deforz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deforz scores with a jab to the body.
Minutsak looks gassed!
Good exchange - Deforz coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deforz ducks under a wild hook from Minutsak.
Minutsak moves into range and clinches up with Deforz.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minutsak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deforz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minutsak.
Minutsak tries to move into range but Deforz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Minutsak misses
and Deforz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deforz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minutsak prevents Deforz from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Minutsak is avoiding damage well.
Deforz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee asks Deforz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deforz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minutsak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deforz working the ground and pound but Minutsak is defending the strikes.
Deforz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Deforz lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deforz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Minutsak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minutsak misses with a hook to the body
and Deforz counters with a one-two to the body.
Deforz lands a right hook to the body.
Minutsak throws a series of punches but Deforz avoids them all with ease.
Deforz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minutsak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deforz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minutsak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deforz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deforz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minutsak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak is working an open guard so Deforz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz throws a combination. Minutsak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Deforz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Minutsak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minutsak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deforz clinches up against the cage.
Minutsak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Minutsak fails to pull guard.
Deforz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Minutsak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minutsak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minutsak fails to pull guard.
Deforz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deforz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz dominated that round.
That's time! Deforz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minutsak has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deforz closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deforz.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deforz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deforz is looking to wear down Minutsak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deforz throws a series of punches but Minutsak avoids them all with ease.
Deforz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minutsak misses the jab.
Deforz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minutsak slips a jab and a cross from Deforz.
Deforz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minutsak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Minutsak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deforz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deforz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deforz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Minutsak misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minutsak sizes up Deforz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deforz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deforz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minutsak's waist but Minutsak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deforz off to one side.
Minutsak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minutsak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deforz throws a hook but Minutsak blocks it.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Minutsak misses
and Deforz counters with a nice body shot.
Mulroon Deforz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deforz misses with a body shot
and Minutsak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deforz has a closed guard, preventing Minutsak from standing up.
Deforz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Minutsak dives into side control.
Minutsak throws a strike aimed at the side of Deforz's head but Deforz avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz is looking for a sweep.
Minutsak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Minutsak are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Deforz is looking for a sweep.
Minutsak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minutsak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minutsak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minutsak misses with a hook.
No joy there for Deforz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deforz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minutsak counters by moving into the clinch.
Minutsak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak tries a head kick but it misses.
Deforz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minutsak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minutsak just misses with a punch to the body.
Minutsak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minutsak tries to clinch but Deforz moves away
and Deforz moves into the clinch.
Minutsak jumps guard and drags Deforz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deforz wanted to stand there but Minutsak had control of the position.
Minutsak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minutsak is trying to control the position but Deforz postures up.
Deforz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deforz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Minutsak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minutsak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minutsak throws a strike but Deforz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deforz won't allow Minutsak to get back to his feet.
Deforz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minutsak's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Minutsak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Deforz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minutsak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minutsak is looking to clinch.
Minutsak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deforz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deforz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulroon Deforz is winning the standup battle so far.
Deforz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minutsak counters with a one-two to the body.
Minutsak takes a swing at Deforz's ribcage but misses.
Deforz misses with a body shot
and Minutsak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deforz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deforz misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deforz keeps the fight on the outside.
Minutsak throws a right and a left that Deforz avoids nicely.
Minutsak misses with an uppercut. Deforz saw that one coming.
Minutsak throws a lazy right hand but Deforz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minutsak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minutsak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deforz lands with a hook. Minutsak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Minutsak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deforz.
Deforz ducks under a wild hook from Minutsak.
Deforz throws a series of punches but Minutsak moves out of range.
Deforz lands a glancing blow to the side of Minutsak's head.
Deforz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Minutsak.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minutsak manages to avoid it.
Deforz lands a head shot.
Deforz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minutsak counters by moving into the clinch.
Minutsak is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Deforz as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deforz smiles and moves away.
Deforz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minutsak has time to react.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deforz avoids the elbow strike from Minutsak, against the cage.
Deforz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minutsak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deforz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Minutsak looks for the body kick but Deforz saw that one coming.
Minutsak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deforz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deforz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz has Minutsak pressed against the cage, preventing Minutsak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minutsak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minutsak missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minutsak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deforz up against the cage.
Minutsak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deforz breaks from the clinch.
Deforz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deforz misses with a takedown
and Minutsak counters with a head kick. That will keep Deforz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Minutsak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deforz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deforz lands a slapping body shot.
Deforz with a hook.
No joy there for Deforz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minutsak throws out a loose jab but Deforz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minutsak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deforz tries to clinch up but Minutsak circles away and keeps his distance.
Deforz gets a clinch.
Minutsak is looking to break free of the clinch but Deforz has double underhooks.
Deforz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minutsak tries to break the clinch but Deforz is controlling the position.
Minutsak trying to control the position but instead, Deforz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minutsak into the cage.
Minutsak letting Deforz take a breather here.
Minutsak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deforz is keeping busy.
Deforz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minutsak misses the body punch
and Deforz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minutsak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mulroon Deforz.
Well Deforz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulroon Deforz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reilly Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baptiste comes into the arena with Rodrigo y Gabriela - Orion Cover blaring out of the sound system. Reilly Bell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reilly Bell!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bell is trying to control the position but Baptiste postures up.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baptiste defends well.
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baptiste can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baptiste wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baptiste postures up.
Baptiste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baptiste passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baptiste wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bell down.
Baptiste working the ground and pound.
Bell is trying to get back to his feet.
Baptiste thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baptiste tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baptiste has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bell tries to bench press Baptiste off him but Baptiste keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is not content to let Baptiste control the position.
Baptiste scores with punches from side control.
Bell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baptiste has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bell is looking to regain half guard here but Baptiste keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell looks gassed!
Baptiste cracks Bell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baptiste trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Baptiste works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baptiste tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bell's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baptiste throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Baptiste advances to full mount.
Baptiste wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Baptiste isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell tries to hold on but Baptiste postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell is looking to get to half guard.
Baptiste is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baptiste!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Baptiste!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahvin Keitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pelle Hermanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kahvin Keitin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keitin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hermanni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keitin throwing strikes but missing.
Hermanni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keitin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keitin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keitin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermanni has wrist control.
Hermanni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keitin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keitin stopping the sweep attempt from Hermanni.
Keitin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keitin is looking for a kimura here.
Keitin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hermanni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keitin.
Keitin stalling.
Keitin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermanni is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keitin is trying to work for a kimura but Hermanni is defending well.
Hermanni wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanni tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Keitin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hermanni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keitin tries to control but Hermanni wriggling away.
Keitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermanni regains half guard.
Keitin wants to stand up but Hermanni has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keitin working the head and body with strikes.
Hermanni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Keitin seems to be working for a kimura but Hermanni defends the submission attempt.
Keitin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermanni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keitin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hermanni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keitin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hermanni defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Keitin tries to pass to full mount but Hermanni defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermanni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keitin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hermanni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keitin.
Keitin is thwarting Hermanni's attempts to control the position.
Keitin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keitin looks gassed!
Keitin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hermanni defends it well.
Keitin moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hermanni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahvin Keitin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keitin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Keitin has hold of Hermanni's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hermanni manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keitin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hermanni because Keitin loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermanni swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hermanni working to try and regain half guard.
Hermanni tries to hold on but Keitin postures up.
Keitin tries to control but Hermanni wriggling away.
Hermanni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keitin unloads with some shots from mount but Hermanni bucks and avoids them well.
Keitin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hermanni manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Keitin is breathing heavily.
Hermanni tries to escape but Keitin is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hermanni shoots for a double leg takedown but Keitin sprawls well. He's pushed Hermanni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hermanni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Hermanni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Keitin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermanni pulls his head out easily.
Keitin is looking to control Hermanni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keitin avoid being mounted?
Keitin wants to improve his position but Hermanni is controlling well.
Keitin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hermanni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hermanni's back!
Keitin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hermanni is defending well though. Keitin let's go of the attempt for now.
Kahvin Keitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keitin looking to break Hermanni's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hermanni remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Keitin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni trying to control the position but Keitin manages to sink in the hooks.
Keitin is persistently looking for the submission but Hermanni is defending it well.
Hermanni trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Keitin missing with punches from the back.
Hermanni showing good submission defense here.
Hermanni trying to control the hands but Keitin won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni wants to escape the position.
Keitin struggling to land strikes to the head as Hermanni covers up.
Keitin lands punches and elbows.
Hermanni rolls, trying to escape but Keitin keeps control of the position.
Hermanni trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Hermanni right now.
Keitin working for a choke but Hermanni is defending well.
Hermanni is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keitin is persistently looking for the submission but Hermanni is defending it well.
Keitin is persistently looking for the submission but Hermanni is defending it well.
Hermanni is really stuck here.
Hermanni avoids the strikes from Keitin.
Keitin is hanging on to Hermanni's back as he tries to escape.
Hermanni trying to control the hands but Keitin breaks the grip.
Hermanni tries to roll but Keitin sticks to his back.
Keitin working for a choke but Hermanni is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keitin working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahvin Keitin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermanni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermanni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keitin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Keitin postures up in Hermanni's guard and throws a big left but Hermanni blocks it.
Keitin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hermanni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keitin has Hermanni in his guard.
Hermanni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keitin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keitin is looking for a triangle but Hermanni pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keitin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hermanni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hermanni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keitin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hermanni trying to control the position from guard on top but Keitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermanni connects with a couple of short punches.
Keitin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermanni is one step ahead there.
Hermanni is looking to work some ground and pound but Keitin has wrist control.
Hermanni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keitin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermanni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keitin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermanni.
Keitin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermanni is aware though and is defending well.
Keitin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermanni defends well.
Hermanni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hermanni wants to control from the top but Keitin keeps moving.
Keitin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermanni is aware though and is defending well.
Hermanni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni drops back looking for a leg! Keitin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keitin manages to kick Hermanni off! Hermanni jumps back into Keitin's guard.
Keitin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keitin is landing with some decent strikes but Hermanni is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Keitin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hermanni has his hands clasped together but Keitin breaks the hold and Hermanni is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Keitin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahvin Keitin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Niekonieczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSalvo comes to the cage accompanied by Nine Inch Nails - All The Love In The World. Janusz Niekonieczny acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janusz Niekonieczny!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niekonieczny dodges the punch combination from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo takes a swing at Niekonieczny's ribcage but misses.
Niekonieczny scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo is desperately trying to improve his position but Niekonieczny has a good base and remains in mount.
DeSalvo is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
DeSalvo is desperately trying to improve his position but Niekonieczny has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSalvo wants to stand but Niekonieczny has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Niekonieczny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niekonieczny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niekonieczny has momentary wrist control but DeSalvo slips an elbow through the middle.
DeSalvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niekonieczny is keeping the position for now.
DeSalvo thows a big elbow that misses.
DeSalvo is looking to work some ground and pound but Niekonieczny has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niekonieczny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSalvo's elbow.
Niekonieczny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeSalvo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niekonieczny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeSalvo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Niekonieczny ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo loads up on a big right hand but Niekonieczny slips the punch.
DeSalvo looks to throw the jab but Niekonieczny is out of range.
Jake DeSalvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSalvo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSalvo just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSalvo misses with a hook.
Niekonieczny tries for a takedown but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeSalvo swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Niekonieczny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Niekonieczny moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, DeSalvo has worked his arm free - good work by DeSalvo!
DeSalvo can't do much from the bottom here.
DeSalvo prevents Niekonieczny from moving into mount.
Niekonieczny scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at DeSalvo to see if he's OK.
Niekonieczny controlling the position.
DeSalvo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Niekonieczny is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny with a couple of short strikes.
Niekonieczny looking to finish DeSalvo with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeSalvo!
A nice elbow there by Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny tries to control but DeSalvo wriggling away.
Niekonieczny scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeSalvo?
Niekonieczny goes for an armbar but he's not got it… DeSalvo turns into him and now he's in Niekonieczny's guard.
DeSalvo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Niekonieczny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Niekonieczny shoots in looking for a takedown. DeSalvo tries to sprawl out of it but Niekonieczny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeSalvo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSalvo throws a right hand that Niekonieczny ducks under and follows up with a left that Niekonieczny also avoids with ease.
Niekonieczny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo tries to bum rush Niekonieczny with a series of wild strikes but Niekonieczny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niekonieczny staying out of range there.
DeSalvo dips to his left and cracks Niekonieczny with an uppercut!
It looks like Janusz Niekonieczny has been cut.
Niekonieczny is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSalvo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSalvo lands an overhand right.
Niekonieczny walks into a stiff left hand from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo lands a really nice looking cross but Niekonieczny seems unphased.
Niekonieczny dives in and grabs DeSalvo's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeSalvo pushes down on Niekonieczny's head and hops out.
Jake DeSalvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Niekonieczny.
DeSalvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that Niekonieczny avoids nicely.
DeSalvo lands a jab to the head.
Niekonieczny slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a right hand that Niekonieczny ducks under and follows up with a left that Niekonieczny also avoids with ease.
DeSalvo throws a right hand that Niekonieczny ducks under and follows up with a left that Niekonieczny also avoids with ease.
DeSalvo loads up on a big right hand but Niekonieczny slips the punch.
Niekonieczny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niekonieczny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeSalvo lands an overhand right.
Jake DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSalvo swings for the body but Niekonieczny moves out of range.
Niekonieczny avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from DeSalvo misses its intended target.
DeSalvo misses the jab.
Niekonieczny slips under a jab.
DeSalvo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a series of punches but Niekonieczny avoids them all with ease.
Niekonieczny closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSalvo circles away.
Niekonieczny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeSalvo throws a series of punches but Niekonieczny moves out of range.
DeSalvo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from DeSalvo does no damage.
Jake DeSalvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niekonieczny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeSalvo did well to prevent Niekonieczny getting side control.
DeSalvo is trying to stand up here but Niekonieczny is controlling him well.
DeSalvo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Niekonieczny manages to move to mount!
DeSalvo is squirming around, avoiding Niekonieczny's attempts to control the action.
Niekonieczny landing strikes, looking to finish!
Niekonieczny lands a big shot there that rocks DeSalvo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to improve his position but Niekonieczny isn't that keen on the idea.
Niekonieczny lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DeSalvo is working to get back to half guard.
Niekonieczny controlling the position easily from mount.
Niekonieczny landing punches.
DeSalvo is squirming around, avoiding Niekonieczny's attempts to control the action.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Niekonieczny trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSalvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSalvo is looking to stand up but Niekonieczny isn't so interested in that idea.
Niekonieczny won't allow DeSalvo to sweep him here.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet but Niekonieczny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSalvo scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Niekonieczny looking to sit in guard and control but DeSalvo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Niekonieczny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake DeSalvo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janusz Niekonieczny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Niekonieczny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSalvo looks to land a combination but Niekonieczny avoids it well.
DeSalvo swinging wildly here.
DeSalvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niekonieczny.
DeSalvo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niekonieczny.
DeSalvo swinging wildly here.
Niekonieczny doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSalvo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Niekonieczny.
DeSalvo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSalvo tests Niekonieczny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Niekonieczny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSalvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSalvo misses with a series of wild punches.
Niekonieczny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSalvo as he jumps to the side.
DeSalvo scores with a decent looking hook.
Niekonieczny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeSalvo is trying to improve his position.
Niekonieczny is looking to take a break and control but DeSalvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSalvo wants to control but Niekonieczny postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Niekonieczny tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Niekonieczny is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeSalvo is trying to buck Niekonieczny off.
DeSalvo tries to bench press Niekonieczny off him but Niekonieczny keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Niekonieczny scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niekonieczny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niekonieczny landing strikes, looking to finish!
Niekonieczny landing strikes from the mount and DeSalvo is in trouble!
DeSalvo is working to get back to half guard.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Niekonieczny moves into full mount! DeSalvo won't be happy about that!
Niekonieczny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niekonieczny lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny working the ground and pound effectively.
Niekonieczny lands a big elbow.
DeSalvo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Niekonieczny looking to control but DeSalvo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Niekonieczny working the ground and pound effectively.
DeSalvo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Niekonieczny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Niekonieczny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niekonieczny has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Niekonieczny!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between mitsi fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Savelyevich Onopko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mitsi fili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
140 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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26
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mitsi fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Savelyevich Onopko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from fili misses.
Onopko keeps the fight on the outside.
Onopko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onopko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from fili.
A big left from fili misses.
Onopko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
fili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Onopko moves out of range of the strikes.
fili throws a sloppy body shot
and Onopko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps fili thinking.
fili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onopko misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by fili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of fili.
fili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
fili misses the shot to the body.
fili lands with an uppercut that bounces Onopko off the cage and back into rage.
fili throws a hook but Onopko avoids it easily.
fili throws a sloppy body shot
and Onopko counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onopko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Onopko scores with a body shot.
fili scores with a jab.
fili throws a combination that misses
and Onopko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
fili is breathing heavily.
fili throws a lazy right hand but Onopko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
fili just misses with a punch to the body.
fili throws a sloppy head kick
and Onopko counters with a left and a right that stings fili.
It looks like mitsi fili has been cut.
Onopko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down fili rather than just go for the knockout.
Onopko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from fili.
A shot to the body from fili misses
and Onopko counters with a two punch combo.
fili is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from fili misses
and Onopko counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! fili has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Savelyevich Onopko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graf Orlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
205 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graf Orlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jing Ya Xu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ya Xu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ya Xu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlak.
Orlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ya Xu throws the left hand but Orlak avoids the punch easily.
Ya Xu needs to keep his hands up - Orlak had a free shot at his head there.
Orlak cracks Ya Xu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ya Xu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ya Xu.
Orlak misses the jab.
A big left from Orlak misses.
Orlak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orlak lunges at Ya Xu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ya Xu's hand.
A punch combination from Orlak misses.
Orlak throws a good cross that connects.
Ya Xu scores with a takedown into Orlak's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ya Xu is in close to Orlak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ya Xu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya Xu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ya Xu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ya Xu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ya Xu throws a strike but Orlak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ya Xu wants to stand and escape but Orlak is having none of it.
Ya Xu keeping moving, preventing Orlak from controlling successfully.
Ya Xu wriggles free and stands up.
Orlak lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graf Orlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ya Xu moves forwards but Orlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ya Xu.
Orlak with a jab.
Orlak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ya Xu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Orlak misses.
Orlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orlak lands with an overhand left.
Orlak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ya Xu in his tracks.
Ya Xu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ya Xu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ya Xu in his tracks.
Ya Xu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlak misses with an uppercut. Ya Xu saw that one coming.
Orlak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ya Xu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ya Xu showed some decent athleticism there.
Ya Xu throws a strike but Orlak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Orlak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ya Xu prevents Orlak from getting back to his feet.
Orlak controls Ya Xu momentarily but Ya Xu frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ya Xu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ya Xu trying to control but Orlak is working from the bottom.
Ya Xu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orlak has control of Ya Xu's left arm, preventing Ya Xu from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ya Xu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Graf Orlak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orlak scores with a one two! Ya Xu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ya Xu dodges the punch combination from Orlak.
Orlak misses with a hook. Ya Xu ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Orlak.
A good leg kick by Orlak.
Orlak looks to land a left hand but Ya Xu moved out of range nicely.
Orlak throws a low kick but Ya Xu avoids it.
Orlak jabs at Ya Xu's body.
No joy there for Orlak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ya Xu misses with a looping right.
Ya Xu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlak misses with a looping left.
Ya Xu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlak throws out the jab.
Orlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ya Xu throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlak.
Ya Xu tries to move into range but Orlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlak connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ya Xu.
Orlak swings for the body but Ya Xu moves out of range.
Orlak misses with a looping right.
Ya Xu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ya Xu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlak.
Orlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ya Xu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Orlak!
Orlak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orlak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ya Xu cracks Orlak with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ya Xu throws some wild stikes that Orlak manages to avoid easily.
Ya Xu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Orlak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ya Xu.
Ya Xu avoids the attempt from Orlak to control.
Ya Xu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orlak is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ya Xu.
Orlak tries to hold on but Ya Xu postures up.
BOOM! Ya Xu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ya Xu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu wants to control but instead Orlak manages to regain half guard.
Orlak is trying to stand up here but Ya Xu is controlling him well.
Ya Xu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlak defending well though.
Ya Xu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlak's head.
Ya Xu slows the pace down in half guard.
Ya Xu throwing shots but Orlak is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Ya Xu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Orlak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Orlak moves into the clinch.
Orlak lands a right hand.
Orlak throws a head punch that misses.
Orlak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ya Xu backwards.
Ya Xu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ya Xu slips a straight right by Orlak.
Ya Xu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlak moves in looking to clinch but Ya Xu pushes him off.
Ya Xu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ya Xu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ya Xu misses the target.
A combination from Orlak does no damage.
Orlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ya Xu.
Orlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ya Xu.
Ya Xu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ya Xu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ya Xu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Orlak does it's job there.
Orlak loads up on a big right hand but Ya Xu slips the punch.
Orlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlak throws a combination. Ya Xu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Orlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlak.
Orlak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orlak throws out a loose jab but Ya Xu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ya Xu fails with the takedown.
Ya Xu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ya Xu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ya Xu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlak finds it's way round the side to connect with Ya Xu's head.
Ya Xu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlak loads up on a big right hand but Ya Xu slips the punch.
A jab from Ya Xu misses.
Orlak fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu walks into a jab.
Graf Orlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlak looks to throw the jab but Ya Xu is out of range.
Ya Xu dives in and grabs Orlak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlak pushes down on Ya Xu's head and hops out.
Graf Orlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jing Ya Xu.
Ya Xu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlak ducks under a wild hook from Ya Xu.
Orlak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ya Xu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ya Xu walks into a straight right hand from Orlak.
Orlak tries to clinch there but Ya Xu circles away.
Orlak throws a good cross that connects.
Orlak lands a right hook to the body.
Ya Xu misses the jab.
Ya Xu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ya Xu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ya Xu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Orlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlak cracks Ya Xu with an open hand slap.
Orlak fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlak misses with a straight right.
Orlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ya Xu's calf.
Orlak throws a nice looking combination but Ya Xu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Orlak misses.
Orlak lands a nice hook to Ya Xu's body. Ya Xu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlak cracks Ya Xu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlak lands the left hand.
Ya Xu keeps the fight on the outside.
Graf Orlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlak cracks Ya Xu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Orlak.
Ya Xu lunges at Orlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orlak's hand.
Ya Xu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu staying out of range there.
Orlak throws an overhand right that lands on Ya Xu's shoulder, as Ya Xu tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ya Xu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ya Xu at a distance.
Ya Xu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlak doesn't manage to clinch there - Ya Xu circles away.
Ya Xu takes one to the chin there.
Orlak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ya Xu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ya Xu ducks under a wild hook from Orlak.
Orlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ya Xu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlak as he jumps to the side.
Orlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlak tries a low kick but Ya Xu avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graf Orlak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orlak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graf Orlak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferb Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matt bera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, matt bera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ferb Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
bera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but bera moves out of range.
Fletcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fletcher. That did some damage!
Fletcher throws a right and a left that bera avoids nicely.
bera scores with a takedown into Fletcher's guard.
bera is working Fletcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
bera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
bera with a flurry of punches that miss.
bera postures up and lands a big shot to Fletcher's brow.
Fletcher wants to stand up but bera is controlling him.
bera postures up and lands a big shot to Fletcher's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bera passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. bera connects with a nice short shot to Fletcher's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fletcher defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with bera in particular looking to stall.
Fletcher is trying to stand up here but bera is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bera stalling away here and it's allowed Fletcher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fletcher keeping full guard, as bera tries to pass.
Fletcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fletcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
bera chips away with some ground and pound.
Fletcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
bera wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
bera wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bera misses with an uppercut.
No luck for bera with that takedown attempt.
Fletcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Fletcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
bera fails with the takedown.
bera ducks right into an uppercut from Fletcher.
Fletcher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
bera stops Fletcher from standing up.
Fletcher pushes bera off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fletcher is trying to stand.
Fletcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fletcher.
bera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
bera is breathing heavily.
Fletcher looking to control.
Fletcher has momentary wrist control but bera slips an elbow through the middle.
bera connects with a couple of short punches.
bera landing with the ground and pound.
Fletcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and bera defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bera working some strikes from top position.
bera working some strikes from top position.
bera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
bera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fletcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. bera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. bera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fletcher controls bera momentarily but bera frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matt bera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
bera feints and as Fletcher raises his hands in defense, bera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
bera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fletcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. bera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
bera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fletcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing bera from controlling successfully.
bera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
bera wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing bera from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to get back to his feet but bera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
bera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
bera wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
bera stops Fletcher from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fletcher's waist but Fletcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bera off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Fletcher scores with a four punch combination!
Fletcher scores with a three punch combo!
bera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fletcher is trying to stand.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fletcher wants to get back to his feet.
Fletcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bera prevents Fletcher from improving his position.
bera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
bera wants to take a breather but Fletcher is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bera wants to work for an arm triangle but Fletcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom.
bera lands strikes from half guard.
bera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fletcher moves into full guard.
Fletcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
bera cracks Fletcher with a solid left hand.
bera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst bera is controlling him.
bera scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as bera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
bera advances position into side control!
Fletcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bera swings around for an armbar but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into bera's guard.
bera keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matt bera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fletcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Fletcher stuffs the takedown attempt from bera. bera gets slowly back to his feet.
bera dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
matt bera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bera shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense.
bera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fletcher's half guard.
Fletcher is trying to stand back up but bera is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fletcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fletcher tries to get to full guard but bera has control of the leg.
Fletcher is defending against the submission attempts here by bera.
matt bera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher kicks bera off and gets back to his feet.
Fletcher lands with a straight right. bera didn't see that one coming.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but bera moves out of range.
Fletcher throws a right hand that bera ducks under and follows up with a left that bera also avoids with ease.
bera throws a jab but it's blocked by Fletcher.
bera gets a takedown into half guard.
bera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bera is trying to control the action in half guard but Fletcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
bera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fletcher is looking to escape.
bera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
bera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
bera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
bera is trying to control. Fletcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fletcher misses with a wild body shot.
bera fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferb Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
bera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fletcher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is looking for a triangle but bera pushes his legs off easily.
bera wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
bera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
bera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
bera prevents Fletcher from getting back to his feet.
bera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
bera wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
bera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
bera trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferb Fletcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from bera.
Fletcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
bera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
bera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fletcher digs a good hook to bera's body.
bera misses with a body punch
and bera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferb Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. bera showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
matt bera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for bera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... matt bera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlow has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Percival Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick from Orlow.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlow throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Orlow looks gassed!
Orlow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butcher finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlow's head.
Butcher throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Orlow stumbling backwards into the cage! Orlow bounces back off the cage towards Butcher, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Butcher lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Butcher celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Percival Butcher!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuno Mashinata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stuno Mashinata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mashinata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mashinata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mashinata drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunter!
Mashinata tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Hunter working away.
Hunter tries to advance to mount but Mashinata denies him.
Mashinata tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mashinata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mashinata trying to control from the bottom.
Mashinata is looking to improve his position.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mashinata defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashinata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Mashinata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mashinata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mashinata is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mashinata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mashinata moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Mashinata moves out of range of the strikes.
Mashinata defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Mashinata misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Mashinata.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mashinata.
Mashinata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Mashinata.
Mashinata lands a body shot.
Mashinata rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Hunter tries to circle away but Mashinata has him pinned against the cage.
Mashinata lands a knee to the head.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mashinata tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms.
Mashinata crunches a lovely knee into Hunter's ribcage.
Mashinata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mashinata tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mashinata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mashinata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Mashinata slips the punch.
Mashinata shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Mashinata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mashinata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Mashinata is trying to drag Hunter to the mat but Hunter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Mashinata fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Mashinata.
Mashinata drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mashinata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuno Mashinata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mashinata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Mashinata walks into a straight right hand from Hunter.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Mashinata.
Mashinata lands with a kick to the temple. Hunter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mashinata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mashinata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunter is looking to escape.
Hunter is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashinata swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hunter is now in Mashinata's guard. A big mistake from Mashinata there, giving up the dominant position!
Mashinata working a defensive guard here.
Mashinata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Mashinata is keeping the position.
Mashinata is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Mashinata looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Mashinata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mashinata can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mashinata is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is looking to stall here but Mashinata recovers full guard.
Mashinata controlling Hunter's posture.
Mashinata wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashinata keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Mashinata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mashinata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunter jumps into side control!
Hunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mashinata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter working away.
Mashinata tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mashinata!
Mashinata wants to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter looking to secure an arm triangle but Mashinata defends it well.
Mashinata is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mashinata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Mashinata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Mashinata counters by clinching up.
Mashinata ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mashinata no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mashinata is keeping the position for now.
Mashinata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Mashinata has wrist control.
Mashinata is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Mashinata wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Mashinata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mashinata manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Mashinata's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is pushing down on Mashinata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mashinata is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mashinata is trying to control but can't.
Mashinata tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter moves nicely into side control.
Mashinata can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashinata is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunter lands a nice short elbow.
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mashinata gets full guard.
Mashinata working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunter has passed into half guard!
Mashinata trying to control but Hunter postures up.
Travis Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter works his way into full mount!
Hunter prevents Mashinata from getting the reversal.
Hunter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hunter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hunter works his way to his opponent's back.
Hunter is trying to stick to Mashinata's back but Mashinata is turning into Hunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mashinata.
Mashinata preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mashinata trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Mashinata preventing the sweep.
Mashinata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mashinata swings around for an armbar but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mashinata's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Hunter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremey Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Scrap. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremey Toney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney dodges the punch combination from Head.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toney blocks a head kick by Head.
Toney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Toney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Head misses with a shot to the body
and Toney counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney cracks Head with an open hand slap.
Head is rocked!
Head misses with a shot to the body
and Toney counters with a left hand that sends Head to the canvas!
Head is still in real trouble! Can Toney finish him?
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toney is one step ahead there.
Head can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toney controls the pace.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Head misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toney finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Head looks to clinch
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head throws a hook but Toney avoids it easily.
Toney forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Head tries for a takedown but Toney manages to get underhooks.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Toney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney slips under a jab.
Head looks to land a right hand but Toney moved out of range.
Whack! Toney lands a heavy head kick that drops Head. The ref tackles Toney to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Head was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jeremey Toney!
Jeremey Toney retains his lightweight title!
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